21 Saturday Dec 2019
Posted in Gluten Free, Green beans, Spanish, Uncategorized, Vegetarian
These green beans are quick and delicious. You may think of green beans almondine, but this isn’t quite them. Way more garlic. They’re superb with fish and chicken, but personally, The Goddess could simply eat bowls and bowls of these, with nothing else. So good. Continue reading
20 Friday Dec 2019
Posted in Gluten Free, Make Ahead, rutabaga, Side Dishes, Vegetarian
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Neeps, or Swedes or rutabaga…whatever you call them, don’t appear on our tables frequently enough. For some, rutabaga is an acquired taste. They have a strong flavor, in the turnip family. I like to cook them with carrots and it turns out, others like them this way, too. Continue reading
09 Saturday Nov 2019
Posted in Celery, Garlic, Gluten Free, Legumes, Make Ahead, Onions, Orange, Peppers, Side Dishes, Spinach, Vegetarian
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bell pepper, Celery, cilantro, dry white wine, Lentils, olive oil, Onions, Orange, sherry vinegar, Spices, Spinach
Lentils make a nice “bed” for some lovely roasted chicken. Or a piece of grilled fish or pork chop. Think lentils, instead of rice, pasta or potatoes. And lentils offer some terrific vitamins and minerals, too. Oh yes, did I mention they are also delicious? Continue reading
02 Saturday Nov 2019
Posted in Gluten Free, Green beans, Legumes, Make Ahead, Salads, Vegetarian, Vinaigrettes
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bell pepper, Celery, Dijon mustard, Garlic, Green beans, honey, olive oil, onion, radishes, sherry vinegar, sugar, tri-bean blend legumes
We ate a lot of Three Bean Salad when I was a kid. During the summer, my mother made it frequently. I think it was because we all liked it, it made a huge batch and it kept well. All that, and we had almost everything growing in the garden. I started with her recipe, then took a flying leap! Continue reading
13 Sunday Oct 2019
Posted in Beef, Brazilian, Gluten Free, Main Course, Make Ahead, Pressure Cooker
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chuck roast, cocoa, coffee, fire-roasted tomatoes, Garlic, green olives, hearts of palm, honey, lime juice, olive oil, onion, orange juice, pearl onions, Spices
Who the hell is Dom Pedro you’re asking? And what does he have to do with pot roast? The Portuguese-born Dom Pedro I was the first ruler of the Empire of Brazil back in the 19th century. He has nothing to do with pot roast per se, but here we join together some of the best of both Portuguese and Brazilian flavors, for a winning combination. Continue reading
06 Sunday Oct 2019
Posted in Carrots, Fennel, Garlic, Gluten Free, Lamb, Make Ahead, Sauces
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carrot, chicken broth, fennel bulb, fresh herbs, Garlic, ground lamb, lemon zest, olive oil, onion, pasta, pecorino cheese, red wine, Spices, Tomatoes
Lamb makes a wonderful sauce to splash over pasta, or better yet, cheese-filled tortellini. This version of ragú is wonderfully complex, with a deliciously interesting combination of herbs and spices. This is company fare. Continue reading
29 Sunday Sep 2019
Posted in Gluten Free, Make Ahead, Mediterranean Flavors, Oregano, Vegetarian, Vinaigrettes
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Dijon mustard, dried oregano, Garlic, honey, lemon juice, olive oil, parsley, vegetable oil, wine vinegar
Recently I had the privilege of breaking bread, well pita, with an incredibly talented and sharp woman. Her family has been a part of our lives for over two decades! Where does the time go? Anyway, we dined at Mythos, in Burlington, Ontario. The dinner was delicious, but their Greek salad was divine. Continue reading
11 Wednesday Sep 2019
Posted in Gluten Free, Herbs, Potatoes, Side Dishes, Vegetarian
I’ve never met a potato that I didn’t love. Potato versatility is, without a doubt, endless. But, what the Greeks do with potatoes, is heavenly. These are the perfect side dish. And on a busy day, they go together so quickly, you can easily make them for dinner. They are perfect with a nice lemony, roasted chicken. Or better yet, buy a supermarket roasted chicken. Sometimes life just needs to be that easy. Continue reading
16 Friday Aug 2019
Posted in Eggplant, Gluten Free, grapes, Side Dishes, Vegetarian
Vini da Arturo, in Venice, makes this incredibly simple, but delicious dish. It’s perfect for summer and it’s gets better the next day. Bring this to the next potluck BBQ. Continue reading
03 Saturday Aug 2019
Posted in Gluten Free, Make Ahead, Salad Dressing, Sauces, tarragon
It’s been awhile since I’ve had a fling. Yes, The Spicy Honey is aware of my dalliance and he approves. Right now, you’re wondering just what kind of blog post this is, aren’t you? So, my dear gutter-minded-friends, I’m talking about tarragon and mustard! And the ultimate question—is it a sauce? Or is it a vinaigrette? Continue reading
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